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8 podcasts I’ve listened to this month

My name is Kristen. And I’m a podcast-a-holic. I am completely obsessed with podcasts now that I have a bit of a commute every morning and afternoon. I love finding new (or usually new-to-me) listens, so I hope my podcast recommendations (other than the obvious...

You can now unsend messages on Facebook Messenger. This is not a drill.

by Kristen Chase | Social Media

If you’re still using Facebook and Facebook Messenger, then you might have missed some big news that makes life a little bit better: you can now unsend messages on Facebook Messenger. Hey, it only took 10 months, and wasn’t even a thing until it was made...

Beautiful jewelry that could help save your life

by Kristen Chase | Fashion + Accessories

This beautiful necklace and bracelet just looks like… a beautiful necklace and bracelet, but when you double press the back, it can actually send a message to pre-selected emergency contacts, along with your location. It can even call 911. Created by Rajia...

Sequins meet STEM with these fun flip sequin shirts for geeky kids

by Kristen Chase | Fashion + Accessories

My kids are still totally into the flip sequin shirts, so how fun to discover these flip sequin STEM shirts for kids at Svaha, a company that’s brand new to us. If you’ve got kids who love science, and well STEM in general, you’ve got to see awesome...

Grace Hopper fans! This Women in Science pin supports some very cool causes.

by Kristen Chase | Fashion + Accessories

Thanks to the recent onslaught of amazing books and highlighting the work of women in history, particularly in the STEM field, I recognized the name Grace Hopper immediately when I saw this very cool pin from our friends at Dissent Pins. You know, the makers of that...

14 Netflix fake ball drop shows to trick your kids into an early bedtime this New Year’s Eve

by Kate Etue | Entertainment

The Netflix fake ball drop has been a total parents’ New Year’s Eve lifesaver for us. If you haven’t heard of this magic yet, you’ve got to check it out. If your kids are too young (or you’re too tired, ha!) to stay up till the new year,...

Binge watch free television during Roku’s first Stream-a-thon starting December 26

by Christina Refford | Entertainment

If there’s ever a time when we deserve some extra hours parked in front of a screen, it’s the week after Christmas when we are all coming down from the excitement of the holidays. And if you are a Roku customer, make sure you check out Roku’s first...

This package thief versus glitter bomb video is the best thing ever.

by Kristen Chase | Entertainment

I saw this YouTuber’s glitter bomb video going around Facebook yesterday and somehow avoided clicking on it until today. Well, let’s just say I’m glad I did because it was well worth the 10 minutes I spent watching the whole entire thing. YouTuber...

FamousBrick LEGO minifigures bring their favorite famous people down to size

by Christina Refford | Tech Toys and Random Fun

Whether you have a LEGO fanatic that is nine or 49, FamousBrick’s LEGO minifigures lets you put anyone from Bill Gates to Luna Lovegood into their Christmas stocking. Though can we leave Elon Musk in there? (Just kidding! Sort of.) Made from real LEGO bricks,...

7 of our kids’ favorite Nintendo Switch games

by Kristen Chase | Tech Toys and Random Fun

With so many kids either asking for a Nintendo Switch this holiday season, or looking to add to their Nintendo Switch game collection, we decided to share some of our own kids’ favorite games, along with favorites from our Out Tech Your Kids Facebook Group (you...

6 cool Nintendo Switch accessories, recommended by parents who know

by Kristen Chase | Tech Toys and Random Fun

With a few of our Out Tech Your Kids Facebook Group members looking to gift a Nintendo Switch to their kid this holiday season, we’ve had a few awesome threads about the popular gadget, including the cool Nintendo Switch accessories. If you’re giving the...

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Kristen Chase + Liz Gumbinner of Cool Mom Picks

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